Food Service General Worker

District-Wide (WPS); Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Job summary

Westwood Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria General Worker to join the team for a 4- to 7-hour shift, typically 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Duties include assisting the Lead Cook with school lunch preparation and maintaining food safety during service.

Entry pay ranges from $19.22 to $21.36 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits mention paid holidays as per the employment contract.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Allergen training required.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Cook and Cooks to prepare school lunches.
• Follow National School Lunch Program guidelines.
• Record temperatures and maintain food safety records.
• Maintain safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Assist in dishwashing and cleaning duties.
• Communicate shortages or issues to the Lead Cook.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Allergen Training

CPR Certification

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westwood Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria General Worker to work Monday through Friday for a 4- 7 hour shift, typically 7:00AM to 2:30PM or 10AM to 2:30 PM.

The General Worker will assist the Lead Cook and Cooks to prepare school lunches. The entry pay rate is $19.22 - $21.36 based on experience and qualifications.

Additional compensation such as paid holidays is specified in the employment contract.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General

• Take directions and guidance from Lead Cook/Executive Chef to execute School Lunch Menus in accordance with the National School Lunch Program.
• Maintain safe and sanitary working with food practices.
• Follow the FDA’s HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) guidelines for identification, evaluation, and control of food safety hazards
• Record temperatures and maintain records for food put on the serving line.
• Use proper food handling techniques.
• Maintain portion control.

Environment

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Assist in dishwashing.
• Clean as you go.
• Sanitize equipment.

Communication

• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Participate in daily pre-meal meetings.
• Communicate to the Lead Cook or Executive Chef about product shortages and foreseen issues.
• Check with the team at the end of every shift.

Professionalism

• Demonstrate ability to work in a high-energy environment.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Arrive on time and in complete uniform.
• Follow directions and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate growth mindset and willingness to participate in training.
• Use good judgment: handle problems as they arise and adjust to the situation accordingly.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• ServSafe Certification is required. Certification may be obtained after hire.
• Allergen Training is required. Certification may be obtained after hire.
• C.P.R Certification is required. Certification may be obtained after hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Sufficient vision to read printed documents and view detail on a computer screen.
• Ability to hear sounds clearly up to twenty feet.
• Ability to travel among buildings.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds off the floor.li>
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds overhead.

JOB ENVIRONMENT

Work takes place in a fast paced school environment including Kitchens, Servery, Dry Storage rooms, Walk-ins Refrigerators/Freezers.

The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

Primary Location

Varies

Entry Pay Range

$19.22 - $21.36 (Step is based on experience and qualifications)

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Work Year

183 days, aligned to the school year

Position Type

Full-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Westwood Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Department
• 220 Nahatan Street
• Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]